Stacy Keibler Honors James Van Der Beek With Emotional Tribute After His Passing

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Stacy Keibler posted an emotional Instagram tribute following the death of James Van Der Beek, who passed away on February 11, 2026 at age 48 after battling colorectal cancer. In her tribute, Keibler reflected on the final days she spent with the Dawson's Creek star, describing watching a sunset together and praising him as "an incredible husband" and "extraordinary dad" to his wife Kimberly and their six children.